Incredible Miracles

The Lord answered the silliest prayer of mine today. No joke, about 2 weeks ago, I was standing at my kitchen window and prayed, "Lord, I would really love to have a friend who has twins...someone I can share this journey with." Simple prayer, said probably too casually. But what does He do? He does a miracle!!! My good friends Joe & Katie are expecting twins!!! Don't worry, I'm not spoiling their news-they announced it today on facebook :). Would you pray with us for protection & continued health over these precious miracles? When Ryan & I found out we were having twins, a lady told us her take on why so many twins were being born. She said, "The Lord is making up for abortions with twins." Now, I realize there's no biblical truth to that, but, think about it. It's actually a really beautiful thought. So, YAY FOR TWINS!!! And congrats to Joe & Katie!!!

I also want to say something else really quickly before ending this blog of celebration. If you are reading this blog and find yourself saddened, just know that the Lord has not forgotten about you. Yes, you! I've shared this a few times throughout my blogging history, but remember my story about wanting to have a baby? Two years of unsuccessful trying, only to have our socks blown off by two incredible miracles. I know that there are those out there who have been trying for more than two years and I can only begin to imagine how discouraged you may be feeling. But remember, His thoughts are higher than yours...His words are deeper...and His ways stronger. One of the most difficult, yet healing things to do during this season is: be happy for those who are expecting. I know, you probably read that and thought, "Really? But you don't know how hard it is!" Oh, I do! But you know what? The Lord rewards those who strive to be genuinely happy for others when it's not easy. Be on the lookout for the good that will come from your heartache cause the Lord is in the miracle business!

Flying High

*Pics taken with my phone - amazing nonetheless!

On a recent flight, I was so inspired by the in-flight entertainment (no, it wasn't the movie) that I wrote this:

My eyes behold the beauty.

The Wonder.

Your Majesty in form before me-

awestruck to the core.

The clouds; stumbling for the perfect words.

The lakes below; glisten & glimmer

as the orange summer sun sets softly upon them.

Soaring higher still-just lost sight of below.

I imagine I'm a bird, flying carelessly about.

And suppose the bird's flight gets somewhat turbulent, just like mine.

As we ride just above the clouds, I gaze out...

As far as my tiny eyes can see.

It's as though I'm gazing into eternity.

Glorious perfection.

The clouds emulate billows of smoke.

Oh, look!

There's one I'd like to use as a pillow!

And another shaped as a glacier.

Is that one a bunny? Nah.

Incredible to think-

This same formation will not be here tomorrow,

or the next, or the next.

It was made just for me to see.

"Filled with wonder,

awestruck wonder..."

Birthday Fun

Just a little collage I put together on Picnik to show you some of the birthday fun we had this past weekend celebrating the girls! Nothing like cupcakes & presents - we are blessed! Hope you had an awesome week...enjoy your weekend!!!